GraceWorks will be closed July 3-4 for Independence Day.
I am excited to announce that recently GraceWorks was awarded the highest rating of 4 stars by Charity Navigators! In case you are not familiar with them, Charity Navigators Charity Ratings and Donor Resources | Charity Navigator , is a 20-year-old independent organization that vets the effectiveness of nonprofits for those savvy donors who want […]
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Dear Cherished Volunteer, Your heart of gold shines brightly! You give yourself, your time and your talents to GraceWorks’ Neighbors. Thank you for being the face and very heart of our mission of Neighbor serving Neighbor. Without you, essential services like food distribution, child support, rent and utility assistance would be at risk. With you,
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Eight years ago, Louise* walked through the front door of GraceWorks, not knowing that first step would change her life. She had just been released from the county jail with only the clothes on her back with no idea of what to do next. A GraceWorks staffer listened to her story and gave her food
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Perhaps you have heard whispers that I will be retiring as CEO of GraceWorks. Well, it is true, I do plan to retire at the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2024! There is lots to do in preparation for such a major transition, which is why I gave the Board over a
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Anna* was nearing the end of her rope when she walked through the doors of GraceWorks a few weeks ago. A single mother of three, she had lost her job through downsizing, she had exhausted her savings, both of her cars were broken down, and she could not meet her bills anymore. With the loss
GraceWorks hosted an open house for our new Volunteer Center July 25th (Williamson Herald News Article). I was not all surprised to receive several inquiries asking if this was the open house for our new home. Regretfully my answer was no, but like the inquirer, I too long for that day when we are hosting
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To better serve the Neighbors affected emotionally and mentally by their situations, GraceWorks is blessed to have discounted sessions offered by The Refuge Center for Counseling. Neighbors pay $5 per session. Such a person was Geraldine*, who despite having other needs, first asked for help writing out her prescription names before a doctor’s appointment. Medical
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Happy New Year might feel like a strange way to start a letter in July, but July begins the start of the new 2023-2024 fiscal year for GraceWorks. It also marks our 28th year of ministry! And, as if giving a heavenly nod to the important work we do, God made it possible for us
Grace comes rolling into Fairview twice a month and leaves filled pantries and smiling faces in its wake. GraceWorks’ Mobile Food Pantries bring nutrition and compassion to Neighbors in need and who through disability, undependable transportation or not enough money for gas can’t make the 26-mile trip to the main Food Pantry in Franklin. At
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